Lemon-Honey Drop Cookies
Well, we had a very brief few days of sun and now we are back to the cloudy dreary weather of the Northeast. I am ready for some sunny days people!!
The Hot Lunch show was SO much fun! haha…I cannot even tell you how excited I was to watch those boys up on stage. I was even dedicated a song! Woooo! π The lead singer Higgins takes a break and says “This next song is for one of our friends Raven, Raven where are you?” ::throws up arms and screams:: “AHHHH RIGHT HERE!!!” …they then proceeded to play my most favorite song of theirs called Thumbs up. I talked with Tony and Bara after the show and they both said, “we just had to add it to the set list since you asked for it.” I was the happiest girl in the world on Friday haha. It is the simple things right?! π
Since the sun decided to briefly say hello, I wanted to make sure I told her how happy I was that she came to say hello even if it was only for about a day or so. Maybe that will back her come back soon. Queue lemon cookies…
Ingredients for Lemon-Honey Drop Cookies:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 7 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt
- Cooking Spray
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
Preheat oven to 350ΒΊ.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Beat sugar, butter, and lemon rind in a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add honey, extract, and egg; beat until well blended. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups and level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder,Β and salt. Stir with a whisk to combine.
Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternating with yogurt, beginning and ending with the flour. Drop level tablespoons 2″ apart on baking sheets. Bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
While the cookies are baking combine powdered sugar and lemon juice, stir with a whisk. You can either brush or drizzle the glaze over the cookies while they are hot. Yes, while they are hot. Then sprinkle them with the lemon rind evenly. Remove the cookies from the pans and let cool on wire racks.
Happy Monday Everyone!
68 Comments
Megan @ pipandebby
These cookies would be dangerous in my vicinity! They look and sound totally scrumptious!!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Megan! π
Tina @ vanillandspice
Any type of dessert that involves lemon is alright with me. These look soooo good.
RavieNomNoms
I couldn’t agree more Tina! I hope you are having a great week!
BigFatBaker
These are so bright and wonderful. I am loving lemon anything lately! I hope you get to see the sun soon π
RavieNomNoms
I am loving lemon lately too! I just cannot get enough of it!
Lauren
Oh my…..Ill take 2 dozen please. These are sure to bring the sun back. Love the honey and lemon combo….yummies
RavieNomNoms
Coming right up Lauren!! I am hoping they do! π
Sandra's Easy Cooking
LOL! I would be hiding behind the sit hahaha..just kidding! Sounds like a honor to be called like that, so proud of you!!!
Your cookies look amazing..got to love lemon, it is sour but it does brighten your day!!
Have a wonderful warm Monday!!!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you so much Sandra! They certainly helped brighten the day up for me with the no sun…it has been beautiful the last half of this week though! I think she loved the cookies haha π
Gourmantine
Oh my, do these look good! Lovely lemon flavor π
RavieNomNoms
Thank you very much! Hope you are having a fabulous week!!
Belinda @zomppa
What a drop of sweet sunshine!!
RavieNomNoms
Hi Belinda! They certainly were like little drops of sun!
Steph@stephsbitebybite
Looks like we’ve both got lemon on the brain!! These cookies look fabulous!!
RavieNomNoms
Definitely Steph! I cannot seem to get lemon off my brain. I just want to eat it all the time these days! haha
RLV @ bittensweetblog.com
Raven, these look amazing! Definitely perfect for a sunny day! So perfect for Spring. Gotta make these. π
RavieNomNoms
Definitely make them, I don’t think you will be disappointed!! π
Cassie @ bake your day
I love lemon-anything and these look and sound wonderful! Can’t wait to give them a try!
RavieNomNoms
Hi Cassie! I hope you do! They are so easy to make. Let me know how they come out for you
Amy
Mmm…I love a nice tart lemon cookie! The icing on yours looks lovely, and I love the additions of yogurt and honey in these!
RavieNomNoms
Me too Amy! I know I really thought that the yogurt and honey would add something different to these. The cookies were so melt in your mouth good!
Kita
Ive been on a bit of a lemon kick lately. These cookies look adorable and delish!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Kita! Me too! I don’t know what my deal is but I cannot stop using lemon in just about everything that I do! haha
Joy
Ohh I love love lemon drop cookies.
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Joy!
thecompletecookbook
What fantastic cookies – they almost look meringuey.
π Mandy
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Mandy! Oh you are right they do! What a good observation!
Ramona
I think I drooled a little looking at your cookies. I love the flavor of lemon and this is spot on perfect. Great Job!! : )
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Ramona!! π
gingerbreadbagels
I LOVE lemon cookies! I can’t wait to make these. They look amazing!
RavieNomNoms
Thanks Lindsey!! I hope you do try them and let me know how they turn out for you. OR make them even better with your mad dessert skills!! haha
Emily Malloy @Cleanliness
Yummmmmmm! These look like heaven!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Emily!
Kim - Liv Life
I’m with you on the sun. Every spring we get the May Grey followed by the June Gloom… blech. Last year we had 3 months of Marine Layer! So much for sunny San Diego.
These cookies though, are a bright spot! Nicely done in honor of th sun!
RavieNomNoms
Oh man 3 months?!! Sheesh Kim that is rough! haha Seriously!
Thank you!! Hope you are having a great week!
Chris and Amy
What a perfect spring treat. Use local honey and these might even offer some allergy relief!
RavieNomNoms
Look at you being all smart with the addition of local honey haha π
Brandie
Awww – they dedicated a song to you – so cool! This recipe is awesome. Of course, anything with lemon always gets my attention. But honey too – now that is different – love it!!
RavieNomNoms
Yea I had a blast Brandie! I was so happy haha.
Thank you very much! I was skeptical of the honey in the recipe but it ended up being reaaaally good!
kitchenarian
I love lemon cookies, especially with icing. These are definitely a bit of sunshine. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
RavieNomNoms
You are so welcome! Thanks for coming to visit! π
sonia
Hi There, The cookies are looking absolutely delightful. Loved the new combo of ingredients and the recipe is so nicely made and presented. Saving this recipe of urs and wud love to give ur version a try on the coming weekend. Have a great dayβ¦.Sonia !!!
RavieNomNoms
Hi Sonia! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my cookies. I am so glad you enjoyed them!
Emily @ Life on Food
I just sat down with a glass of water with a lemon wedge. I can literally smell these cookies. They look so summery. Just what I need on these cloudy days.
RavieNomNoms
Definitely a little bit of lemon with always make me feel better on a cloudy day like we have been having lately. The sun has come back though! Have a great day Emily!
Peggy
Everything about these cookies sounds so dreamy! Wish I had one right now =)
RavieNomNoms
Thank you so much Peggy! What a nice compliment π
purabi naha
Really nice recipe. The pictures are great. I am already drooling!
RavieNomNoms
Oh thank you so much!! π
claudia lamascolo
these are gorgeous!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you so much Claudia!
Kristen
I haven’t made lemon cookies in years. That is one of the best thing about visiting blogs…the kick start of my memory!! Your cookies look so delicious. I love the idea of honey with the lemon. It’s such a comforting combo.
RavieNomNoms
Oh well you just need to fix that Kristen!! I agree! I always end up getting my memory jolted when I read all the lovely blogs I come across!
NJC
Those look wicked good. I’m no dessert guy but I could dine on those.
RavieNomNoms
Haha thanks Nick! That is quite the compliment coming from a non dessert person! π
Debbie
I love the icing on these cookies, lemon is such a great summer flavor, thanks for the recipe!
RavieNomNoms
You are so welcome Debbie! Thanks for visiting!
briarrose
Lemon and honey….so yummy. These cookies would be perfect for this insanely hot weather we are having.
RavieNomNoms
I know, they were the perfect thing to make you feel refreshed on a hot day!
Sandra
Ok if the sunshine thing works let me know and I’ll be baking these regularly.
RavieNomNoms
Haha, it helped it helped! I swear I made these and we haven’t had one day of rain in the past like week π
Cassie @ bake your day
I have been wanting to give these a try for a while now, yours look fantastic! This is a perfect time of the year for lemons…so bright and fresh!
RavieNomNoms
I agree Cassie! I think spring/summer is just the most perfect time for lemons!
Angie's Recipes
I love the combination of honey and lemon in baked goods. Those drop cookies look so lovely!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Angie! I didn’t know how that combination was going to work, but it really went well together.
Evan @swEEts
Yum! Lemon cookies.. I’ll trade you some of those clouds if you want to take the 100 degree weather we’ve been having lately!?
RavieNomNoms
Hi Evan!! Haha, I can take the heat, bring it on! π